MT BC Music Therapist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

In‑Person | San Marino & South Pasadena | Starting at $35/hr for first 90 days

Encore Music, a thriving and community‑rooted music school with two vibrant locations, is excited to welcome a second Board‑Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to our team! Our current therapist now has a full schedule five days a week, and demand continues to grow—we have a waitlist and are ready to expand!

This is a rare opportunity to join a flourishing program and help even more students benefit from the healing power of music. You’ll receive guaranteed pay for 6 hours per day, 2 days a week to start, with guaranteed pay for both instruction and administrative time—plus a clear path to full‑time as your caseload grows.

There is also an opportunity for an additional two days of classroom teaching at a school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for a candidate interested in taking on 4 days to start.

• $35/hour for direct instruction (up to 5.5 hours per day), with pay increase discussion after 90 days.
• Paid administrative duties! (up to 3 hours per day paid at the non‑instructional rate)
• Total: 8‑hour paid day (guaranteed 2 days/week with 6+ hours paid each day to start).
• Opportunity to increase hours and days as your schedule fills.

• Design and lead individualized, goal‑oriented music therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with families and staff to assess and support student progress.
• Create a warm, welcoming space for students of all ages and abilities.

• Paid onboarding and training (assessments/observations begin in August; full schedule starts September).
• Dental insurance, accrued paid time off, and professional development assistance.
• In‑person teaching at our San Marino and South Pasadena locations – No travel!
• A collaborative, people‑first work culture.
• The chance to be part of a growing, impactful program with a passionate team.
• 1 week of paid vacation annually available after 9 months of employment.

• MT-BC certified (required).
• Degree in Music Therapy or equivalent.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups.
• Organized, communicative, and reliable.
• Excited to grow your caseload in a positive, community‑centered setting.

• Teach a secondary instrument.
• Lead small group music or movement classes.

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter including:

• Your primary instrument and any others you teach.
• Any group classes you'd love to offer.
• A short description of your music therapy approach and teaching experience.